Pearlman and Anderson Sexual Abuse
Illinois Attorneys Representing Victims of Sexual Abuse in Youth Sports
Pearlman and Anderson represent survivors of sexual abuse in youth sports cases where trusted adults, coaches, trainers, or staff exploited their authority and betrayed young athletes’ trust. We recognize the pain and lasting impact these experiences cause, especially when institutions fail to protect or ignore clear warning signs.
With sensitivity and strength, we’ve held sports organizations, schools, and youth programs accountable, securing justice, meaningful settlements, and systemic change. Above all, we are committed to
empowering survivors to reclaim their voice and begin healing in the spaces that should have been safe all along.
Fighting For Survivors of Sexual Abuse in Youth Sports
Pearlman and Anderson represent survivors of sexual abuse in youth sports, where trusted adults, coaches, trainers, or staff violate their position of authority. These cases often involve not only the perpetrator but the institutions that failed to protect young athletes or ignored warning signs.
We have held sports organizations, schools, and youth clubs accountable, securing settlements and creating systemic changes. We approach each case with determination and empower survivors to reclaim their voice and pursue justice in a space that should have always been safe.
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$200 Million In Settlements
Marc Pearlman and Melissa Anderson have obtained compensation and justice on behalf of nearly eight hundred sexual abuse survivors. whether the abuse occurred in the workplace, a school, religious institution, youth sports, or in a medical or therapeutic setting, we stand as unwavering allies, committed to justice, healing, and lasting change.
You Are Not Alone. We Are Here to Help
If you were sexually abused as a child in Chicago or anywhere else in Illinois, call us for a free consultation with one of our Illinois sexual abuse attorneys. Anderson Pearlman has decades of experience working with survivors of priest sexual abuse and ensures that each survivor’s inquiry is handled with compassion, respect, and confidentiality.